A project manager is taking notes along with gathering feedback about a prior project in order to consider known issues with a project enhancement. Which of the following best describes the plan that the project team is working on?
A. A plan for capturing issues and conflicts in a project’s knowledge base
B. A plan for avoiding potential issues that may arise during project execution
C. A plan for documenting the outcomes of the project
D. A plan for addressing and resolving identified issues once the project has been completed
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The project manager is reviewing feedback and known issues from a previous project to anticipate and reduce risks in a project enhancement. This aligns with planning to avoid or mitigate potential issues during project execution by applying lessons learned, rather than documenting outcomes, logging issues into a knowledge base, or resolving issues after project completion.
Question 22
SIMULATION
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During a gate review meeting, the deliverable was rejected by the customer.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Review the dashboard.
Part 1: Drag and drop each task, placing them in the correct order based on the project change control process.
Part 2: Select the proper document(s) to be updated.
If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the simulation, please click the Reset All button.
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Correct Answer: Part 1:
Perform a demonstration.
Define new requirements and record changes.
Consult the RACI matrix.
Assess the schedule, risk, and cost.
Update: Issues log, Change log, Risk register, Schedule, WBS dictionary.
Obtain approval to proceed.
Execute the change and test the deliverable.
Make an announcement on the company portal.
Explanation: After rejection, validate the issue with the customer, document the needed change, identify responsibilities, analyze impacts, update project records, obtain formal approval, implement and verify the change, then communicate the outcome.
Question 23
Which of the following cloud models can be used to speed up the development of a service that integrates with the operating system and accelerates the delivery of a software project?
A. SaaS
B. IaaS
C. DaaS
D. PaaS
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Platform as a Service (PaaS) provides a managed application development platform, including the operating system, runtime, middleware, and development tools. This allows developers to build, test, and deploy applications more quickly, including services that integrate with the OS, while the provider manages the underlying infrastructure.
Question 24
A project manager is responsible for implementing a large, centralized repository that stores raw information from various sources in a structured and organized way. Which of the following should the project manager implement?
A. Shared folder
B. Infrastructure
C. Multitiered architecture
D. Data warehouse
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: A data warehouse is a centralized repository designed to collect, integrate, and store structured data from multiple sources for reporting, analysis, and business intelligence. The other options do not specifically describe a centralized repository for organized data storage.
Question 25
During an executive call, a project sponsor found out about issues with the project but was not able to provide details about the next steps. Which of the following needs to be revised?
A. Project dashboard
B. Gap analysis
C. Risk register
D. Communication plan
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The issue is not that the sponsor learned about problems, but that they did not have clarity on the appropriate next steps during an executive call. This indicates the communication process is insufficient: stakeholders are not receiving the right level of information, including planned responses and actions. Revising the communication plan ensures executive stakeholders receive issue status together with impacts, owners, and next steps. A dashboard reports status, a risk register tracks risks, and a gap analysis compares current and desired states, but neither primarily defines what information is communicated to sponsors.
Question 26
Which of the following describes the most likely issue related to team members not participating as expected during a multilocation project?
A. The communication plan was not distributed on time.
B. The team's written communication is not effective.
C. Language barriers are causing disruptions within the project team.
D. External factors to the project are limiting the project team.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: In multilocation (distributed) projects, reduced face-to-face interaction makes effective written communication especially important. Poor written communication commonly leads to misunderstandings, lower engagement, and reduced participation. The other options are either less directly tied to participation (A), too specific without evidence (C), or overly broad (D).
Sources:
https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2053219/FULLTEXT01.pdf
Question 27
Which of the following best describes the reason a chat messaging service would be used as the primary form of communication for a project team?
A. The team is working in different rooms within the same building.
B. The team is working remotely two days per week.
C. The team has members distributed around the world in different time zones.
D. The team is based in the same office but has a large number of members.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A team chat messaging service is commonly used as the primary communication channel when team members work remotely and need frequent, rapid communication throughout the workweek. While globally distributed teams also use chat extensively, large time-zone differences reduce synchronous interaction, making asynchronous tools equally important. Team members in the same building can usually communicate in person, so chat is less compelling as the primary channel.
Sources:
https://sourceforge.net/software/team-chat?categories=customer-service&categories=unified-communications
Question 28
The project team is preparing to upgrade the organization's servers to comply with company standards. Which of the following should the team do first?
A. Develop an SOW.
B. Prepare an issue log.
C. Assess the compatibility.
D. Create a rollback plan.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Before planning implementation details such as rollback, the team should first determine whether the proposed server upgrade is feasible and compatible with the existing environment and organizational standards. An SOW is created when defining contracted work, and an issue log is used to track issues that arise during the project, not as the first step in planning this upgrade.
Question 29
A project sponsor wants to be aware of the project's progress by phases and tasks. Which of the following tools will satisfy this request?
A. Gantt chart
B. Network diagram
C. Project dashboard
D. Work breakdown structure
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A project dashboard is designed to provide stakeholders such as sponsors with a high-level view of project status and progress, including progress by phases, tasks, schedule, and key metrics. A Gantt chart shows task scheduling and timelines, a network diagram shows task dependencies, and a work breakdown structure decomposes project scope but does not track progress.
Question 30
As a result of an internal assessment, the steering committee states that the company does not currently have the required skill set or technical tools to develop a particular feature in the project. Which of the following procurement methods would help the company?
A. Subscription
B. Subcontract
C. Lease
D. Build
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Subcontracting is the appropriate procurement method when an organization lacks the internal skills or technical capability to perform part of the project. By subcontracting, the company can obtain the required expertise and, if needed, access to specialized tools from an external supplier. Subscription provides access to services, lease provides temporary use of assets, and build implies developing the capability internally, which does not address the stated lack of skills.
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